celebrating 5 years - Joyce Hadley Copeland

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celebrating 5 years - Joyce Hadley Copeland
HIGHLIGHTS
2016 ISSUE
Unlimited Vacation Club
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by AMResorts
CELEBRATING 5 YEARS
Unlimited Vacation Club
THEN & NOW /08
Five years of unlimited vacations
C L U B D E S T I N AT I O N H I G H L I G H T S / 1 4
Costa Rica & Panama
G O I N G G R E E N I N I T I AT I V E / 2 6
GreenLeaders according to TripAdvisor
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Dear valued member,
As we celebrate our 5th anniversary year, we would like to thank you for your loyalty to
Unlimited Vacation Club. We promise to continue providing you with even more exclusive
benefits when traveling to AMResorts® properties throughout Mexico, the Caribbean and
Central America.
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REAM BIG WITHOUT LIMITS
28/ RESORT SPOTLIGHT
08/ THEN & NOW – UVC
32/ GASTRONOMY SPOTLIGHT
10/ U
-LOUNGE
36/ MIX, SHAKE, STIR
14/ CLUB DESTINATION HIGHLIGHTS
38/ SOMMELIER SPOTLIGHT
18/ 5 YEARS OF GROWTH
40/ LIQUID LOVE
20/ FEATURED UVC BRAND
44/ LOYAL PARTNERS
24/ UPGRADE YOUR MEMBERSHIP
45/ AWARDS & ACCOLADES
When we launched our exclusive vacation club in October 2010, our members only had
access to 19 resorts in 3 countries. Now, we have approximately 40,000 members from
all over the globe, and we have been able to grow tremendously into several countries.
By the end of 2018, you will be able to choose from nearly 60 resorts in exciting, beachfront destinations. This is all a result of your dedication and support.
We hope you enjoy our special magazine, highlighting our milestones and memories in
the past five years. You’ll even get a sneak peek of what’s to come in the next five.
Sincerely,
26/ GOING GREEN INITIATIVE
Jorge Herrera
Managing Director
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“I love and recommend UVC
to all because of the amazing rates we get to take advantage of!”
-Dawna Meng
Strongsville, Ohio
5 Years of Phenomenal Growth + UNLIMITED PROSPECTS
40,000 MEMBERS IN 65 COUNTRIES
6 DISTINCTIVE AMRESORTS BRANDS
44 BEACHFRONT RESORTS
21 DESTINATIONS IN 6 COUNTRIES
Something Profound Happens
When You Dream Big.
Without Limits.
Five years ago, we set out to create a new kind of
destination travel club adapted to the lifestyle of
travelers with elite tastes and high expectations.
Our goal was to create a rich lifetime relationship
with our members. Every year, we added new
properties to our lifestyle brands, each specially
designed to appeal to your unique preferences.
We listened to your requests via social media,
mixing in destinations beyond iconic Mexican
and Caribbean beaches — places like Costa
Rica and Panama.
In only 5 years, Unlimited Vacation Club has
experienced exponential growth — far
exceeding even our own ambitious plans.
Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa
As a member, you can see and feel
it in the details that spark exquisite vacation
moments you’ll remember forever. Our distinctive
contributions are reflected in recognition and
dozens of awards from AAA, Condé Nast,
TripAdvisor and more.
We promise that we will continue to amaze
you and you can rely on us to cherish and
protect this paradise we’ve created through our
long-term commitment to social responsibility
and sustainable practices.
Our future together is truly unlimited. We can’t
wait to show you what’s ahead!
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GET
SOCIAL
with us!
We’ve enjoyed every minute of the 5 years we’ve shared with you.
We love hearing your vacation stories and seeing all the photos
you share on Unlimited Vacation Club’s social media sites.
Be sure to include the hashtag #UnlimitedVacationClub and
we could feature you in our Club Connections newsletters!
PLEASE ALSO STAY IN TOUCH WITH OUR BRAND BLOGS:
“We love being members of UVC because of the places we can visit
and all of the fun things we can do at the resorts!”
The Well (Zoёtry Wellness & Spa Resorts)
Tan Lines (Secrets Resorts & Spas)
Mix & Mingle (Breathless Resorts & Spas)
Day Dreams (Dreams Resorts & Spas)
Here & Now (Now Resorts & Spas)
Sun Drenched (Sunscape Resorts & Spas)
- Graham & Megan Mitchell
New Eagle, Pennsylvania
January:// I.C.E. Gallery
partnership begins
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Members gain
Preferred Club access
February:// Yachts-E
partnership begins
Now Jade Riviera Cancun
June:// New membership
level launches (Gold Plus)
October:// Sunscape
Resorts & Spas® brand
launches with Sunscape
Dorado Pacifico Ixtapa
October:// Unlimited Vacation Club
is born with 19 resorts
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NEW RESORTS
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NEW RESORTS
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Zoёtry Agua Punta Cana
Zoёtry Paraiso de la Bonita Riviera Maya
Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun
Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun
Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun
Secrets St. James Montego Bay
Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay
Dreams Huatulco Resort & Spa
Dreams La Romana Resort & Spa
Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa
Dreams Palm Beach Punta Cana
Dreams Puerto Aventuras Resort & Spa
Dreams Punta Cana Resort & Spa
Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa
Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa
Dreams Villamagna Nuevo Vallarta
Now Jade Riviera Cancun
Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun
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Unlimited Vacation Club
Secrets Huatulco Resort & Spa
Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana
Now Larimar Punta Cana
Sunscape Dorado Pacifico Ixtapa
Unlimited Vacation Club has evolved over the years to answer the call, define and differentiate
your vacation experience. We took a chance, embracing and reflecting all those ingredients,
which are evident today as a vacation experience that is infinitely unlimited with genuine
hospitality and cultural authenticity.
Secrets Huatulco Resort & Spa
January:// I.C.E. Gallery
partnership begins
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PLATINUM
February:// Yachts-E
partnership begins
Now Jade Riviera Cancun
April:// Hertz® car rental
25% discount begins in Mexico
Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya
June:// UVC Lifestyle
Collection launches
June:// RCI® Platinum
June:// New membership
partnership begins
level launches (Gold Plus)
December:// Signature
Selections by RCI® launches
October:// Sunscape
Resorts & Spas® brand
launches with Sunscape
Dorado Pacifico Ixtapa
November:// Breathless®
Resorts & Spas brand
launches with Breathless
Punta Cana Resort & Spa
October:// Unlimited Vacation Club
is born with 19 resorts
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NEW RESORTS
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NEW RESORTS
ADDED IN 2013
NEW RESORTS
ADDED IN 2014
NEW RESORTS
ADDED IN 2015
Secrets Huatulco Resort & Spa
Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana
Now Larimar Punta Cana
Sunscape Dorado Pacifico Ixtapa
Secrets Aura Cozumel
Secrets The Vine Cancun
Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta
Now Amber Puerto Vallarta
Sunscape Curaҫao Resort, Spa & Casino
Secrets Puerto Los Cabos Golf & Spa Resort
Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa
Sunscape Sabor Cozumel
Zoёtry Villa Rolandi Isla Mujeres Cancun
Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort
Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
Dreams Sands Cancun Resort & Spa
Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya
Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica
Breathless Cabo San Lucas Resort & Spa
Now Garden Punta Cana
Sunscape Cove Montego Bay
Sunscape Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa
Sunscape Splash Montego Bay
NEARLY 60 PROPERTIES BY END OF 2018
Secrets Huatulco Resort & Spa
WHAT’S
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Zoёtry Agua Punta Cana
Zoёtry Paraiso de la Bonita Riviera Maya
Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun
Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun
Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun
Secrets St. James Montego Bay
Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay
Dreams Huatulco Resort & Spa
Dreams La Romana Resort & Spa
Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa
Dreams Palm Beach Punta Cana
Dreams Puerto Aventuras Resort & Spa
Dreams Punta Cana Resort & Spa
Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa
Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa
Dreams Villamagna Nuevo Vallarta
Now Jade Riviera Cancun
Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun
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NEW DESTINATIONS BY END OF 2018:
RESORTS OPEN BY END OF 2018 :
Aruba
Cap Cana, Dominican Republic
Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
Zoёtry Isla di Oro Aruba
Zoёtry Montego Bay Jamaica
Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
Secrets Playa Bonita Panama Resort & Spa - Now Open
Breathless Montego Bay Resort & Spa
Breathless Playa Del Carmen Resort & Spa
Breathless Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa - Now Open
Dreams Buenaventura Panama
Dreams Dominicus La Romana
Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort
Now Onyx Punta Cana
Sunscape Bávaro Beach Punta Cana
Sunscape Dominican Beach Punta Cana
Sunscape Puerto Plata Dominican Republic - Now Open
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“We like to travel to different countries, and UVC
offers us a way to do that at high end resorts.”
-Lorrac & Lori Craig
Trinity Center, California
YOU’LL FIND A U-LOUNGE AT THESE
UNLIMITED VACATION CLUB RESORTS:
Arrive in style
at U-Lounge
Zoёtry Agua Punta Cana
Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun
Secrets Huatulco Resort & Spa
Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun
Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica
Secrets Playa Bonita Panama Resort & Spa
Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort
Secrets Puerto Los Cabos Golf & Spa Resort
Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana / Now Larimar
Punta Cana / Now Garden Punta Cana
Your long day braving crowded terminals, slow-moving security lines and cramped airplanes melts away
the moment you step inside our luxe members-only U-Lounge.
Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta/
Now Amber Puerto Vallarta
Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa
Feel free to call home or send an email to let your family know you’ve arrived safely.
Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa
Enjoy luxurious amenities in the U-Lounge including a spacious living area, light refreshments, movie
rentals, internet access and more.
Sunscape Dorado Pacifico Ixtapa
A Member Services Executive will help you maximize your vacation time by booking romantic dinners,
excursions and spa treatments and recommending special promotions available only to Unlimited
Vacation Club members. We’ll even help you lock in future vacations.
Now Sapphire Riviera Cancun
Sunscape Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa
Sunscape Sabor Cozumel
Coming Soon:
Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya
Secrets St. James Montego Bay/
Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay
Dreams Huatulco Resort & Spa
Dreams La Romana Resort & Spa
Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa
Dreams Palm Beach Punta Cana
Dreams Puerto Aventuras Resort & Spa
Dreams Punta Cana Resort & Spa
Dreams Villamagna Nuevo Vallarta
Now Jade Riviera Cancun
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“I absolutely love all the resorts UVC has to offer,
and I can’t wait to go to Costa Rica next year!”
Cindy Salvado
Paterson, New Jersey
Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
DESTINATION INFO & Highlights
ARUBA (2018) | COSTA RICA | CURAÇAO | DOMINICAN REPUBLIC:
CAP CANA (NOVEMBER), LA ROMANA, PUERTO PLATA,
PUNTA CANA | JAMAICA: MONTEGO BAY | MEXICO: AKUMAL,
CANCUN, COZUMEL, HUATULCO, ISLA MUJERES, IXTAPA,
LOS CABOS, NUEVO VALLARTA, PLAYA DEL CARMEN (2017),
PLAYA MUJERES, PUERTO AVENTURAS, PUERTO VALLARTA,
RIVIERA CANCUN, RIVIERA MAYA, TULUM | PANAMA
EXPLORE &
DISCOVER
check out what’s happening in OUR NEWEST DESTINATIONS!
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Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
POPULAR ACTIVITIES:
Zip-line over the forest canopy
Rappel off a cliff
Plunge into the river from a swing
Slide down a 1,312-foot rainforest water slide
(the longest in the country!)
Go tubing
Take an ATV off-road to explore beaches, rural towns
and natural wildlife areas
Follow rural trails blazed by “sabaneros”
(Costa Rican cowboys) on horseback
Shop for local pottery and souvenirs
Cross the border to explore neighboring Nicaragua
CLUB DESTINATION HIGHLIGHT://
COSTA RICA
“You can’t go wrong with this vacation club. We truly love UVC!”
-David & Colleen Robicheau
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica
Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica
ARENAL VOLCANO AND RAINFOREST WALK
WHITEWATER RAFTING ON RIO TENORIO
Majestic — and still active! — Arenal Volcano is
an imposing presence as you motor across cool,
blue Arenal Lake to the lush rainforest trails within
Arenal National Park. Hiking the main trail to old
lava beds, your bilingual guide will point out scarlet
macaws high in the forest canopy and three-toed
sloths cleverly hidden within this leafy ecosystem.
One minute, you’re drifting peacefully through the
dense forest, trying to spot capuchin monkeys,
iguanas and multicolored tropical birds on the leafy
banks of the Tenorio River. The next? You’re on a
roller coaster of whitewater, paddling like crazy to
navigate the roiling Class II and IV rapids. What
an adrenaline rush!
SURROUNDING GUANACASTE AREA AND BEYOND ON AN ADVENTURE,
Then, you’ll have plenty of time to bliss out in the
mineral-rich volcanic hot springs. Find a quiet pool
or work out the kinks in a cascading waterfall,
This incredible river near the Tenorio Volcano
churns and sprays for 15 scenic miles before
merging with the Corobicí River.
NATURE OR CULTURE-FOCUSED EXCURSION OFFERED BY AMSTAR DMC,
surrounded by captivating botanical gardens.
AN AMAZING 25% OF COSTA RICA’S LAND LIES WITHIN NATIONAL PARKS
AND OTHER PROTECTED AREAS. TAKE TIME DURING YOUR STAY IN
THIS SPECTACULARLY DIVERSE COUNTRY TO EXPLORE LOCAL VILLAGES,
VOLCANOES AND NATIONAL PARKS. TRY UNIQUE ACTIVITIES IN THE
A PROUD PARTNER OF UNLIMITED VACATION CLUB.
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Secrets Playa Bonita Panama Resort & Spa
POPULAR ACTIVITIES:
Visit the Biodiversity Museum designed by renowned
architect Frank Gehry
Explore the historic Panama Canal, just nearby in the
crystal-clear Caribbean
Zip line through the forest canopy with sweeping views
of Lake Gatun
Go birding in Soberanía National Park, where over 500
species have been sighted, including Panama’s national
bird the harpy eagle
Visit a Kuna Indian Village on the coconut covered
San Blas Islands
Hike past petroglyphs to the waterfalls of El Valle,
home to the nearly extinct Golden Frog
Watch the sun rise over the Pacific Ocean as you jog
along the Amador Causeway in Panama City
CLUB DESTINATION HIGHLIGHT://
PANAMA
Secrets Playa Bonita Panama Resort & Spa
Dreams Buenaventura Panama - 2018
BEST KNOWN FOR ITS LANDMARK CANAL, PANAMA IS A NATURAL WONDER.
THIS NARROW BRIDGE OF LAND LINKING NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA IS HOME
TO LUSH RAIN FORESTS AND MOUNTAIN CLOUD FORESTS, WITH BEAUTIFUL
ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC COASTLINES. IN PANAMA CITY — COSMOPOLITAN
ENOUGH TO RIVAL MIAMI, THE U.S.DOLLAR IS THE OFFICIAL CURRENCY
AND ENGLISH IS AS WIDELY SPOKEN AS SPANISH. DAY TRIPS TAKE YOU TO
A CARIBBEAN FISHING VILLAGE OR AN INDIGENOUS INDIAN VILLAGE,
DEEP IN THE RAINFOREST.
THE PANAMA CANAL
PANAMA CITY
Watching ships line up for the 6 to 8-hour journey
through the Panama Canal from the grounds of
Secrets Playa Bonita Panama Resort & Spa didn’t
prepare you for this — the thrill of cruising beneath
the Bridge of the Americas into one of the world’s
most iconic shipping lanes.
Look skyward in Panama City and you may spot
an exotic tropical bird in the rainforest canopy of the
Natural Metropolitan Park, where more than 200
species of birds, mammals and reptiles are protected
in the heart of the city limits. Or trace the rooflines
of colorful Caribbean, French and Spanish colonial
buildings lining the cobbled streets of historic Casco
Viejo, named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Crane
your neck to take in a new cluster of gleaming 21st
century high rises— clear evidence that this oldest
Spanish settlement on the mainland of the Americas
is reinventing itself right before your eyes!
Transiting the mammoth Miraflores and Pedro
Miguel Locks to the Culebra Cut, the narrowest
section of the Canal, on a comfortable ferry gives
you a deep reverence for the lives lost to disease
during the 34 years it took to complete this
50-mile “shortcut” between the Pacific and the
Atlantic oceans. A magnificent feat of engineering
in its time — named one of the Seven Wonders of
the Modern World by the American Society of Civil
Engineers — the Panama Canal is a once-in-alifetime spectacle you’ll feel proud crossing off
your bucket list.
One of Latin America’s premier commercial and
financial hubs, Panama City is ready to welcome
you day or night with dining, culture, nightclubs and
casinos on par with Miami or Hong Kong. Wander,
and let its layers unfold.
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M E M BE R
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5 Years of Phenomenal Growth + UNLIMITED PROSPECTS
5
65
YEARS
COUNTRIES
Now at 40,0000 + MEMBERS
“Being able to travel to so many
breathtaking islands is the best thing
about our UVC membership.”
-Mike Scott
Norwood, Pennsylvania
“The benefits of a UVC membership
are great, including the preferential
treatment in the resorts.”
-Ligia Suarez
Bogotá, Columbia
You’re Part of an
Elite, International In-Crowd
While the majority of our members live in the United States, Mexico and Canada, we’ve captured the
attention of cosmopolitan travelers around the world, from Argentina to the United Kingdom.
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FEATURED UVC BRAND://
BREATHLESS
breaking the mold
Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa
Breathless Montego Bay Resort & Spa – 2017
Breathless Cabo San Lucas Resort & Spa
Breathless Playa Del Carmen Resort & Spa – 2017
Breathless Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa
The sun is dipping into the Caribbean as a
sophisticated crowd hangs by the pool, laughing
and flirting, buzzing about the Black Light Pool
Party set to start any minute now. There will be
a DJ, live music, foam and water nymph hosts.
The night is young.
With Breathless Resorts & Spas®, our sixth brand,
we really pushed the boundaries, creating the
first-of-its-kind cosmopolitan adult playground
with non-stop parties, spectacular shows, events
and activities that set the stage for singles,
couples and friends to mix and mingle.
The music, the pool design, the hip restaurants
and modernist architecture are the backdrop
for an experience that is edgy and exciting.
Romantic and ever-surprising. It’s a 24/7
environment, jam-packed with high-energy
activities and events designed to shock and thrill.
Check out the weekly sensuality and erotic shows.
Monthly events mix it up with a series of themebased day and night events. Flower Power Month
brings back the 70s with groovy parties, body
painting and freestyle dance classes. Mènage à
deux or à trois is a four-week fashion fest, including
lingerie catwalks, evening runway shows and
dining-for-3 specials. Holidays are the most
happening times of the year.
When our flagship Breathless Punta Cana
Resort & Spa launched to rave reviews in 2013, the
Breathless concept took off like a rocket. Watch for
even more Breathless Resorts & Spas® to make a
dramatic entrance in the next two years.
Breathless Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa
For more about the Breathless Resorts & Spas brand,
visit www.unlimitedvacationclub.com/OurResorts.
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Untapped
LUXURY
TRANQUILITY. REJUVENATION. WELL-BEING. BLISS.
YOU DESERVE EVERY MINUTE.
Warm seawater swirls around you, kneading away stubborn pockets of tension in your shoulders
and lower back. Mineral-rich mud coaxes toxins from every pore before your tired skin is polished
to a healthy glow. Surrounded by this tranquil mangrove forest on a secluded white-sand beach,
you feel the last vestiges of your high tech, high-intensity life dissolving into a sea of serenity.
The concept of today’s spa is based on the Latin Sanitas per Aquam (SPA), meaning “health
through water”. Award-winning seaside Zoёtry® Wellness & Spa Resorts spas combine
thalassotherapy — the healing properties of seawater and marine-based products — to revitalize
and restore your body, mind and spirit.
Our 22,000-square foot Thalasso Center & Spa at Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita Riviera Maya was
the first holistic wellness retreat of its kind in North America, combining relaxing hydromassage
with anti-aging seaweed facials, marine mud wraps, native Mayan rituals, and salon services.
INDULGE IN HEAD-TO-TOE PAMPERING
AT THE THALASSO SPA OFF OF
ZOËTRY VILLA ROLANDI ISLA MUJERES
CANCUN’S PRIVATE COVE, OR RECONNECT
IN A SENSATION SHOWER — COMPLETE
WITH AROMAS AND SOUND EFFECTS —
Zoëtry Agua Punta Cana
Zoëtry Villa Rolandi Isla Mujeres Cancun
AT ZOËTRY AGUA PUNTA CANA.
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“We upgraded our membership recently so we can continue to have
great times with the amazing team at great resorts!”
-Kimberly Duncan
Orlando, Florida
Upgrade your membership level. IT’S EASY.
THE ENDLESS PRIVILEGES® EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:
Twice daily refreshed mini bar
Bvlgari® bath amenities
24-hour, private in suite dining
Experience
“The Art of Life ”
™
Upgrading to a Silver membership, or higher, will give you access to the award-winning
Thalassotherapy spas in our Zoёtry Wellness & Spa Resorts as part of the Endless Privileges®
experience. The Greek word “Zoë” meaning “life” and “poetry” meaning “artful creation,”
inspired the name Zoëtry - The Art of Life®. These luxury resorts redefine the vacation with
their exquisite blend of relaxation, romance and pure renewal.
Isn’t it time to take better care of you?
Call for additional information on how to upgrade your Membership.
Complimentary, unlimited worldwide calling
Maid service three times daily
Welcome bottle of tequila or rum
Bottle of sparkling wine and fresh fruit daily
Gourmet dining options with an assortment of
organic food and beverage selections
You owe yourself the royal treatment. For additional information on how to upgrade your membership
call 1-877-923-2582 (US & Canada), 01-800-845-0375 (Mexico), 0800-666-3458 (Argentina),
0800-891-5369 (Brazil), 1230-020-6848 (Chile), 0-805-080021 (France),
0-808-189-1401 (UK), 001-305-5963320 (All Other Countries).
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GOING GREEN INITIATIVE://
Preserving Paradise.
Saving energy, resources
and habitats...
With resorts in some of the world’s most spectacular natural settings, Unlimited Vacation Club and
AMResorts are deeply committed to preserving the environmental resources and protecting the delicate
ecosystems we inhabit.
Today, 21 of our resorts are Rainforest Alliance Certified™ as well as Verified™ for adopting best management
practices such as comprehensive recycling, radical reduction in energy consumption, biweekly beach cleanup
campaigns, coral reef and sea turtle protection programs and support of our local community.
Thanks to the results of our demonstrated efforts, 19 resorts have been named GreenLeaders by TripAdvisor®.
Developed in consultation with United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Environmental Protection
Agency’s Energy Star® program and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the program recognizes
GreenLeaders according to the impact of their green practices.
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RESORT SPOTLIGHT://
DREAMS
TULUM
RESORT& SPA
DREAMS TULUM RESORT & SPA IS A MODEL OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM. ONE
OF ONLY TWO RESORTS IN THE MEXICAN CARIBBEAN TO RECEIVE THE COVETED
CERTIFICATE OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY IN TOURISM (CALIDAD AMBIENTAL
TURISTICA) FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATION PROFEPA, DREAMS
TULUM SETS NEW STANDARDS FOR SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES IN REDUCING
WASTE, EMISSIONS, ENERGY CONSUMPTION, COMBUSTION AND WATER USE.
The resort’s comprehensive program for extraction,
use, treatment and discharge of water was
lauded by The Rainforest Alliance in its Exemplary
Practices for Sustainable Tourism publication.
As part of its Sea Turtles Conservation program,
this “Turtle Friendly Hotel” educates guests and
residents of the surrounding community about
safety precautions that should be taken during the
fragile nesting months from May through October
such as avoiding late night strolls along the beach
and using artificial light.
During your stay at Dreams Tulum, you can sign
up for guided interactive tours of the property to
learn about indigenous birds, flowers and trees,
including the many different types of native palm
trees. You can even plant a tree on a parcel of land
Dreams Tulum adopted in the community. When
you participate in the Plant a Tree Project, you’ll
receive updates on the program, as well as the
tree your planted.
Community outreach is also at the heart of
Dreams Tulum’s green goals. The resort’s Made
in Mexico, Art with Sense program introduces
guests to the work of local craftspeople who
create quality, sustainable art, jewelry and fashion.
Employees donate money, help build new
structures and provide university scholarships to
local students.
“We love UVC because you can’t
find this kind of quality and these
kinds of prices anywhere else. We
will be enjoying this vacation club
for the rest of our lives and passing
this on to our children someday!”
-Steve & Colleen Stone
Erie, Colorado
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YOUR
DELECTABLE
IS WAITING
ENJOY UNLIMITED DINING OPTIONS
Will it be pan-seared prawns, corn soufflé and
corn truffle sauce, traditional Italian risotto,
Teppanyaki, or a juicy steak?
A world of gourmet dining options opens up
at every resort — no reservations required.
Your Endless Privileges®, Unlimited-Luxury® or
Unlimited-Fun® experience invites you to savor
the pairing à la carte international cuisine with
the finest wines. Our top chefs are dedicated to
tantalizing your tastebuds with complex flavor
profiles and fresh, vibrant fusions using only the
freshest organic ingredients, most grown locally.
So be adventurous! Sample Latin Criollo,
authentic Mexican, regional Italian, Dominican,
classic French, Mediterranean, Pan-Asian cuisine
and international — all in the same week. Even
our casual buffets and beachfront grills will stir
your senses, treating you to your favorite foods
in the world’s most gorgeous settings. And, if
you want to steal away for a romantic meal in
your suite or on the beach? We’re at your
service, around the clock.
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GASTRONOMY SPOTLIGHT://
CASA ROLANDI
Zoёtry Villa Rolandi
Isla Mujeres Cancun
Chef Daniele Müller
is a rising star in the Food & Wine world.
Trained at ‘L’Institut Paul Bocuse’ in
Lyon, France, he worked in the kitchens
of Michelin-Star restaurants in Lyon and
Paris. Chef Müller joins the new generation
of chefs who combine classical techniques
and flavors with fresh fish and Latin
American ingredients.
AWARD-WINNING CASA ROLANDI RESTAURANT WOWS
INTERNATIONAL CONNOISSEURS AND CELEBRITIES
Visiting us in Cancun or the Riviera Maya? Casa Rolandi should be on your radar.
Overlooking a beautiful lagoon on the tiny island of Isla Mujeres within Zoëtry Villa Rolandi Isla
Mujeres Cancun, the award-winning family-operated restaurant is a local treasure. International
celebrities, dignitaries and gourmands often arrive from Cancun by yacht to enjoy the panoramic
view from the terrace.
The focus is on creating amazing flavors. The menu has a strong Northern Italian and
Swiss influence — veal slow-roasted in a wood-burning brick oven, handmade pastas, and
carpaccio — alongside locally-inspired dishes such as fresh fillet of fish wrapped in banana
leaves with a Mayan sauce.
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Sneak peek:
Breathless Cabo San Lucas Resort & Spa is the latest destination to be added to this exciting new brand.
Stunning, modernist architecture will host a variety of new culinary delights including La Biblioteca de
Tequila*, a Richard Sandoval restaurant.
*Restaurant not included in Unlimited-Luxury® program. Additional costs apply.
SIP,
SAVOR
& SEE
As part of the many privileges of
participating in Endless Privileges®
or Unlimited-Luxury® resorts, you
have the option to Sip, Savor & See.
Enjoy complimentary dinner and drinks and live
evening entertainment at nearby participating
resorts from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.
HAVE FUN
DISCOVERING
WHAT NEARBY
RESORTS HAVE
TO OFFER!
Just visit your resort concierge desk by 3 p.m. to
make reservations for up to 4 people per seating
at one of the participating resorts below. (Holidays,
special event and high occupancy restrictions may
apply.) Your concierge can even help you arrange
transportation (additional costs may apply).
APPLICABLE RESORTS/ACCESS LEVELS:
CANCUN/RIVIERA MAYA/COZUMEL
PUERTO VALLARTA/NUEVO VALLARTA:
Zoëtry Resorts can access all resorts.
Secrets Vallarta Bay can access Now Amber, Dreams Villamagna
and Sunscape Puerto Vallarta
Secrets Resorts can access all resorts, except Zoëtry.
Coco Café:
This café, open all day at most of our resorts, is perfect for continental breakfast, a relaxing break or an
on-the-go snack. Order a coffee, smoothies, ice cream or gelato, cookies and desserts, deli sandwiches,
and more. It’s the perfect no-fuss place to pick up a snack or enjoy a coffee and a book.
Breathless Resorts can access all resorts, except Zoëtry.
Dreams Villamagna can access Now Amber and Sunscape
Puerto Vallarta.
Dreams Resorts can access all resorts, except Zoëtry, Breathless
and Secrets.
Now Amber can visit Secrets Vallarta Bay (adults only),
Dreams Villamagna and Sunscape Puerto Vallarta.
Now Resorts can access all resorts, except Zoëtry, Breathless
and Secrets.
PUNTA CANA/LA ROMANA:
HUATULCO:
Secrets Huatulco can access Dreams Huatulco only.
LOS CABOS:
Secrets Puerto Los Cabos and Breathless Cabo San Lucas can
access Dreams Los Cabos.
Breathless Cabo San Lucas can access Secrets Puerto Los Cabos
and Dreams Los Cabos.
MONTEGO BAY:
Secrets St. James and Secrets Wild Orchid can access Sunscape
Cove and Sunscape Splash.
Zoëtry Agua can access all resorts.
Secrets Royal Beach can access all resorts, except Zoëtry Agua.
Breathless Punta Cana can access all resorts, except Zoëtry Agua.
Dreams Resorts can access all resorts, except Zoëtry Agua,
Secrets Royal Beach and Breathless Punta Cana.
Now Resorts can access all resorts, except Zoëtry Agua, Secrets
Royal Beach and Breathless Punta Cana.
Note: Restrictions may apply.
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MIX
SHAKE Elevating
beverage service
STIR to an artform.
OOUR TALENTED MIXOLOGISTS ARE EQUALLY LEGENDARY IN THEIR
ABILITY TO CREATE INNOVATIVE COCKTAILS AND RE-IMAGINE THE
CLASSICS USING LOCAL INGREDIENTS.
In addition to unlimited cocktails and specialty
beverages, your Endless Privileges® includes
a welcome bottle of tequila or rum and a
fresh bottle of champagne each day. With
Unlimited-Luxury®, your favorite beer will
always be within reach, because we restock
your mini-bar daily. Unlimited Fun® serves
domestic and international beverages, soft
drinks and natural fruit juices at swim-up
bars and pools and beachside lounges.
WHEN WE COINED THE TERM “UNLIMITED PREMIUM BEVERAGES,” OUR FOCUS
WAS AS MUCH ON QUALITY AS QUANTITY. WE TURNED THINGS UP A NOTCH BY
BEING THE FIRST IN THE INDUSTRY TO STOCK SWIM-UP BARS AND ELEGANT
LOUNGES, EVEN THE MINI-BAR WITH TOP-SHELF SPIRITS, DOMESTIC AND
INTERNATIONAL BEERS AND AWARD-WINNING WINES — ALL COMPLIMENTARY.
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SOMMELIER SPOTLIGHT://
ARIEL MORALES
Head Sommelier
Secrets The Vine Cancun
Q&A
How many wines do you stock at Secrets The Vine?
And what types of wine do you offer?
We have more than 4,400 bottles in the massive wine cellar housed in the resort’s
lobby. With 300 different labels from 14 countries, our wine list has something for every
palate, including Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Barolo, Brunello di Montalcino, Merlot,
Malbec and a great Shiraz from Australia.
What daily activities do you plan for guests?
We offer 3 wine tastings each afternoon based on the wine-pairings on the menus in
all 6 international restaurants on-site, as well as champagne tastings by the pool. The
Sommelier’s table allows me to go a bit deeper with individuals, pairing wine to specific
dishes guests order. We also invite wine personalities and winemakers to special wine-paired dinners.
Any other advice for people who love wine?
Use all 5 senses when you enjoy wine. And be adventurous! Your favorite wine
may be one you haven’t tasted yet.
His 12-year love affair with wine began
with the story of Sassicaia. Considered
the seminal “Super Tuscan” wine, it was
crafted by an Italian Marchese, the
co-owner of one of the world’s most
revered racehorses. “I still tell the same
story to introduce others to the marvelous
world of wine,” Ariel says. We sat down with
the Master Sommelier at Secrets The Vine
Cancun to learn some of his secrets.
FUN FACTS ABOUT WINE & CHAMPAGNE
– It takes around 600 grapes to make just one bottle of wine.
– The best way to keep a glass of wine cool? Use frozen grapes. The skin of the
grape prevents the fruit juice inside from melting and affecting the flavor of the wine.
– The pressure inside a bottle of unopened champagne is around 6 atmospheres.
In layman’s terms, that’s 90 pounds per square inch — roughly the pressure
needed to inflate a tire on a double-decker bus!
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LIQUID
LOVE
MIX UP UNLIMITED VACATION CLUB’S
MOST-ORDERED COCKTAIL – THE MANGO TANGO
ONE SIP OF OUR LUSCIOUS MANGO TANGO COCKTAIL CAN TRANSPORT
YOU BACK TO ONE OF OUR RESORT BEACHES.... THE SUN ON YOUR
SHOULDERS, THE WAVES LAPPING AT YOUR FEET, NOT A CARE IN THE
WORLD. WHY NOT BLEND A COUPLE RIGHT NOW?
Frosty and fruity, our Mango Tango is the
inspired marriage of a fresh strawberry
daiquiri and a frozen mango daiquiri! It’s
a match made in paradise.
Mango Daiquiri (makes 2)
3 ounces dark rum
1 1/2 cups mangoes, cubed
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 ounce triple sec
4 teaspoons sugar
2 cups ice cubes
Blend in a blender until smooth.
Pour 1/4 of drink mixture into a glass.
Strawberry Daiquiri (makes 2)
1 ounce light rum
1 ounce strawberry schnapps
1 ounce fresh lime juice
dash grenadine
dash orange juice
2 cups ice cubes
Blend in a blender until smooth.
Pour 1/4 of drink mixture on top of
Mango Daquiri mixture.
Now, invite some friends to share the
fun, or cuddle up over plans for your
next vacation with us.
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THEY’LL HAVE ACCESS TO MEMBERS’
DISCOUNTS AND PRIVILEGES, INCLUDING:
Pre-arrival VIP services
Up to 35% discount round trip airport transfers
VIP personal arrival services by a designated VIP Agent
Preferred check-in
VIP services during your stay
WHY NOT BRING YOUR FAMILY AND
FRIENDS ALONG FOR THE RIDE?
Don’t you love a win-win? You can use these exclusive
one-time invitations to give the gift of a life-changing vacation to
your family members and friends.
As “Honorary Members” of Unlimited Vacation Club during
their 7-night stay at any of our award-winning resorts, your
nearest and dearest will experience firsthand all the things
you adore about being a member.*
Temporary Member Card, including a 25% discount on additional
spa treatments, wines and incidentals
You’ll feel the love from them — and from us. We’ll give you one
reward night for two adults for everyone you refer through the
Unlimited Sharing program. If they become members, you’ll get
three reward nights!
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT:
WWW.UNLIMITEDVACATIONCLUB.COM/UNLIMITEDSHARING
EMAIL:
[email protected]
OR CALL US:
US & Canada
1-888-980-9079
Mexico
01-800-845-0338
Rest of the World
+52-998-113-1132
* Some restrictions apply, See website for Terms and Conditions or contact your personal Unlimited Sharing agent.
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Awards & Accolades
LOYAL Partners
Amstar DMC
We are a proud partner of Amstar DMC, a
destination management company dedicated to
providing world-class services and inspiring travel
experiences to vacationers from all over the world.
As a UVC member, you receive up to 15% off
airport transfers, as well as tours & excursions.
As the leading DMC in Mexico, the Caribbean
Costa Rica, Amstar has over 25 years of
experience offering innovative and dependable
solutions for travelers.
RCI®
In 2012, we partnered with Resort Condominiums
International (RCI), the leading provider of
exchange vacations for 35 years, to open a word
of travel options beyond our resorts. Your
complimentary two-year RCI membership is
your passport to more than 4,500 resorts in
approximately 100 countries.
Through RCI, you have the ability to book stays
at some of the best resorts in the world, including
resorts from Disney Vacation Club, Hilton,
Wyndham and many more!
UVC LIFESTYLE COLLECTION
2014 was the year we introduced the Unlimited
Vacation Club Lifestyle Collection with more
opportunities and more ways to save on your
vacations with access to thousands of cruise
itineraries, resort partners and trusted tour
providers. As an Unlimited Vacation Club member,
you can redeem your Savings Credits on cruise
vacations, hotel and city stays, luxury resorts,
golf and vacation packages, wine, merchandise,
and more.
I.C.E. GALLERY
One of our first major partnerships was with International Cruise and Excursions (ICE), which brought
deeply discounted cruises with best-price-guaranteed Cruise Vacations, hotel stays, resort vacations
and car rentals to the table in 2011. Your complimentary two-year membership also lets you earn
and redeem loyalty points toward future cruises.
YACHTS-E®
Also in 2011, we offered members the opportunity
to enjoy luxury yachting vacations in Mexico and the
Caribbean, including the best yacht charters and
service for fishing, whale watching, day-cruising
and sunset trips in Cancun, Cozumel, Puerto
Aventuras, Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos, Mazatlan,
Miami, Aruba, and the Dominican Republic.
HERTZ CAR RENTAL
®
In 2014, we partnered with Hertz to give you a 25%
discount when you rent a car when you travel to our
resorts in Mexico.
VACATIONGUARD®
Life can be unpredictable. To give Unlimited
Vacation Club members the peace of mind you
deserve, we joined with VacationGuard® early in
2015 to provide travel protection service covering
trip cancellation, medical expenses, lost or stolen
baggage, and more.
BRAND TANGO
From the beginning, the branding agency for
Unlimited Vacation Club showed us how to
visualize and communicate our new club concept
to you, our cherished members. From member
materials to club experience design, the talented
creative team at Brand Tango has been there
every step of the way.
AAA
AAA Five Diamond Award
AAA Four Diamond Award
Booking.com
Award of Excellence
Customer Reviews Award
Hotels.com
Certificate of Recognition
Global Award
Rainforest Alliance™
Rainforest Alliance Certified™
Rainforest Alliance Verified™
RCI®
RCI® Gold Crown Award
RCI® Excellence in Service Award
RCI® Premier All Inclusive Award
RCI® Premier Plus All Inclusive Award
TripAdvisor®
TripAdvisor® Travelers’ Choice
TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence
TripAdvisor® Bravo Badge
TripAdvisor® Greenleaders – Platinum, Gold,
Silver + Bronze
Beverly Clark’s Elite Wedding Collection
Certificate
Condé Nast Traveler: Readers’ Choice Award
Expedia Insiders’ Select List
Family Vacation Critic® Favorite
HolidayCheck Award
Travel + Leisure 500: The World’s Best Hotels
Travelocity Excellence Award
TravelAge West: WAVE Editor’s Pick
US News & World Report: Best Hotels
Virgin Holidays Award – Gold, Silver + Bronze
Zoover Recommended
Jessica Jones
12345 Kulcan Way,
Cancun, Mexico
32332
RESERVE
YOUR UVC
STAY TODAY!
BOOK ONLINE AT UNLIMITEDVACATIONCLUB.COM OR CALL:
US & Canada
1-888-980-9079
Mexico
01-800-845-0338
Rest of the World
+52-998-113-1132